RED VELVET CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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This cake is a favorite for birthdays or 4th of July cupcakes. Very easy to make as it starts with a German chocolate cake mix. Can be made as a 9 X 13, layer or cupcakes. If making a layer cake you will need to double or triple the frosting.

Provided by ExercisingChef

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

18 1/4 ounces German chocolate cake mix
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon red food coloring
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
6 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and lightly flour a 9 X 13 baking dish.
  • Combine cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, oil, vinegar, and water in large bowl. Beat on low for 1 minute.
  • Stop beating and add food coloring. Then beat again for 2 minutes on high
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake about 30 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. If making cupcakes bake for time directed on mix box.
  • Let cool before frosting.
  • Soften butter slightly.
  • Put sugar in bowl of food processor and pulse a few times to sift.
  • Cut cream cheese into pieces and add along with the butter and vanilla.
  • Process until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.6, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 57.6, Sodium 464.5, Carbohydrate 51.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 37.6, Protein 4.3

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